Union County and Hillside Township property record for 552 Buchanan St, Hillside, NJ 07205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,800 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,025 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $10,786 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-00509-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 07-00509-0000-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,025 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 00156200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 552 BUCHANAN ST |
| City | HILLSIDE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07205-1737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 509 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HILLSIDE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 32402 |
552 Buchanan St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Union County and Hillside Township records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 552 BUCHANAN ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6097 / 115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 552 BUCHANAN ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1737 |
| Document Number | 0146133005 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 552 BUCHANAN ST HILLSIDE NJ 072051737, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1737 |
| Document Number | 0146133005 |
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| Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Book Page | 014613/003005 |
| Instrument | 681196 |
| Name | PNC MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 3, 2049 |
| Rate | 4.5% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 552 Buchanan St was $10,786, up 7.8% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Hillside Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Hillside Township |
| Unified School District | Hillside Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $121,200 (-) Land $37,000 Building $84,200 | $121,200 (-) Land $37,000 Building $84,200 | |
| 2025 | $10,786.00 (+7.84%) | $121,200 Land $37,000 Building $84,200 | $121,200 Land $37,000 Building $84,200 |
| 2024 | $10,002.00 | ||
| 2023 | $121,200 (-) Land $37,000 Building $84,200 | $121,200 (-) Land $37,000 Building $84,200 | |
| 2022 | $9,622.00 | $121,200 Land $37,000 Building $84,200 | $121,200 Land $37,000 Building $84,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 552 Buchanan St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1995.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1995–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 552 Buchanan St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 646 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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